Animal Care Internship

Loading... Animal Care Internship Save Job Black Beauty Ranch Murchsion, Texas Facebook Email Copy URL Job Type Paid Internship Salary $13.39 per hour Benefits Paid internship and free onsite housing Min. Experience 0•1 year Save Job Facebook Email Copy URL Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection has Animal Care Internships (6) available for Black Beauty Ranch (BBR) in Murchison, TX. The sanctuary provides a permanent home to more than 600 domestic and exotic animals, with over 40 species. Animal Care interns have the opportunity to learn about and perform various animal husbandry duties alongside the staff while gaining valuable ranch experience and knowledge about BBR and Humane World for Animals. The internship is for 12 weeks during spring (September 7, 2026•November 27, 2026), working 40 hours a week. If selected, interns must commit to the full 12-week session.

You will be responsible for:

Preparing diets and feed/water in measured amounts using diet instructions (for larger pastures, this requires driving a ranch truck); keeping track of animal feedings on forms and feeding board; Cleaning enclosures which may include raking, weeding, sweeping platforms, and climbing ladders up to 8 feet; Learning to identify animals as individuals; Observing and monitoring health and well-being of animals and maintaining detailed observation records as directed; Providing behavioral enrichment and stimulation daily; Completing general housekeeping tasks; Maintaining equipment through regular cleaning of vehicles and equipment used in outside work.

Learning Opportunities:

Learn how to properly care for various species of animals including knowledge of proper diet, operant conditioning, and enrichment for various species; Learning the care and husbandry challenges of the animals in our care; Learning basic medical care procedures and documentation; Knowledge of BBR and how the program area fits into the larger picture of animal protection.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Strong interpersonal skills and able to maintain professionalism in attitude and appearance; Able to work closely with the BBR staff both independently and as part of a team; Attentive to detail with a commitment to accuracy and following directions; Must be organized and tidy, as interns are responsible for keeping the surrounding grounds clean and trash-free; Volunteer experience or prior internship working with and/or handling equine, farmed animals, or wildlife is helpful; Must be at least 18 years of age; Must provide proof of negative tuberculosis (TB) test; Tetanus & pre-exposure rabies vaccinations recommended but not required; Must have a driver's license and an excellent driving record: Must be able to learn and follow guidelines and policies of the HSUS and BBR, and follow directions given by staff; Should have a phone for easy communication. How To Apply When applying, you will be asked to submit a cover letter, resume, completed Essential Capabilities document, and three letters of recommendation/references with your application. When completing the application online Black Beauty Ranch | Humane World for Animals please use the additional documents section to upload your cover letter, resume, completed Essential Capabilities document , and three letters of recommendation/references. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status. EOE When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board. Category Wildlife Related Jobs Bureau of Reclamation Program Support•Individual Placement Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Albuquerque, NM Job type :

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